Theory of Multiple Intelligence Gardner 1983

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Theory of Multiple IntelligenceGardner 1983

• presented by
• DR. THOM KETTELKAMP
• RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES
• HOUGHTON COLLEGE
• HOUGHTON, NEW YORK 14744
• E-MAIL tkettelkamp_at_houghton.edu
• New York State Recreation and Parks
• State Conference
• March 9, 1999

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Intelligence

• The ability to coordinate your thoughts and
  actions in relation to resolve authentic
  problems and make decisions in everyday living
• Intelligence is more than
• 1. Your performance in activities
• 2. Your accumulation of credits, degrees or
  diplomas
• 3. Your replication of certain techniques or
  movements
• 4. Your performance in competitions or
  tournaments

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The theory of Multiple Intelligence offers

• 1. A panorama of various options
• 2. Opportunities for clients/patients to express
  their knowledge and abilities in various ways
• 3. Various ways to investigate problems and make
  decisions in everyday living
• 4. Various ways for individuals to demonstrate
  their understanding of the content of an activity
  or technique
• 5. Various ways to learn new techniques

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Theory of Multiple Intelligence

• Change in traditional thinking of
• 1. How smart are you?
• to
• 2. How are you smart?
• Viewing reality through various windows

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Gardners 8 Intelligences are

• 1. Logical-mathematical
• (associated with scientific thinking)
• 2. Verbal-linguistic
• (the production of language and communication)
• 3. Musical- rhythmic
• (recognition and use of sounds)
• 4. Naturalist
• (ability to work with nature)

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Cont.

• 5. Visual-spatial
• (deals with visual arts)
• 6. Inter-relational
• (inter personal skills)
• 7. Intra-relational
• (understanding of self)
• 8. Bodily-kinesthetic
• (associated with body movements)

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Activity_____________________

• 1. Logical-mathematical
• 2. Linguistic
• 3. Musical
• 4. Kinesthetic
• 5. Interpersonal
• 6. Intrapersonal
• 7. Spatial
• 8. Natural